Don’t believe creams, lotions, serums, and other topical treatments that promise to take care of crow’s feet. You need something that will treat the cause of wrinkles – you need Botox.
What Is Botox?
Botox is used cosmetically to remove crow’s feet, horizontal forehead wrinkles, vertical lines between the brows, and many other wrinkles from the face by temporarily paralyzing the facial muscles.
This treatment is an injectable, meaning there will be no scalpels or incisions needed. Because of this, the treatment is known as a minimally invasive procedure.
How Does It Work?
In order for the facial muscles to contract, the nerves release a chemical messenger, or neurotransmitter, called acetylcholine at the meeting point of nerve endings and muscle cells.
Acetylcholine attaches to the muscle cells’ receptors, causing the muscles to contract. Botox, once injected into the facial muscles, prevents the release of acetylcholine, thus preventing contraction of the muscle cells. The muscles relax, allowing the skin to lie flat.
What Is the Botox Treatment Procedure Like?
Next, the Botox is injected directly into the facial neuromuscular tissues. It is administered precisely and in very small concentrations.
The procedure only takes around 15 minutes to perform. Afterwards, you will be able to return home immediately. Because the procedure is so simple and requires no recovery time, it is known as a lunch-time procedure. People often get it done during their lunch break and then go right back to work.
It takes approximately 24 to 72 hours to see the effects of Botox. Full effects can be observed in seven to ten days from the date of injection. The results of Botox will last for around three to four months; after this time, you will need to return for follow-up treatments to preserve the results.
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The procedure only takes around 15 minutes to perform. Afterwards, you will be able to return home immediately. Because the procedure is so simple and requires no recovery time, it is known as a lunch-time procedure. People often get it done during their lunch break and then go right back to work.
